Evening Caledonian: St Johnsbury Weekly News Ledger
The Evening Caledonian reports weekly news from St Johnsbury Vermont with standard subscription rates and publication details. It notes association with the Associated Wives for republishing news despatches and marks second class matter status since May 1, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P Pay Publishing Co, Inc
Eastern Ave
Cnagland
St. Johnsbury
Cqmver
Associated Wives
St. Jerebury
Veremont
Vermont Press Echoes War and Personal Loss Amid Global Turmoil
The piece quotes editorials and letters on German aggression and wartime policy, notes Vermont editors mourning sons killed in action, and includes verses lampooning German leaders. It highlights public views on boycotting German goods, the value of official procedures, a Miss Marion Rice Red Cross update from Brattleboro, and long-running charity mail boxes for veterans. It blends national commentary with local Vermont notices and cultural items from Hartford Courant and Rutland Herald.
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Senator Lodge
Germany
United States Chamber of Commerce
Lodge
South
Rutland Herald
Brattleboro
Marion Rice
Red Cross
France
Miss Rice
Vermont
Hartford Courant
When Heinie Runs
A humorous poem recalling an exaggerated sprint by Heinie with mock race energy and comic imagery of gear shed as he heads home swiftly. The verse plays on rapid movement and cartoonish determination.
Pledge tale from a bygone burgher
A 16th century temperance pledge appears in the Seb txh Society of Antiquaries manuscript, detailing a burgher named Thomas Bert who chose to abstain from drink. The ornate Hyeburl book records his vow and mentions his earlier habit of simple pair of groy rns, illustrating historic restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seb Txh Society of Antiquaries
Hyeburl
Belkirk
Thomas Bert
RAT SNAP Exterminates Rats and Mice Says Local Firm
Wim Cook and Sons announce RAT S NAP extermination product praised for rodent control. Four sizes sold by Charles A. Searles & Co and Arthur E. Smith in St Johnsbury and nearby Vermont towns. price listed as 1.40 and 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Searles
Farm Bureau invitation highlights Vermont extension service benefits
The Extension Service brief promotes joining the Farm Bureau at the University of Vermont. Membership costs one dollar and offers a say in officers and work, moral support, publications, market help, crop and stock demonstrations, and a role in a large farmer managed organization guiding agricultural policy and food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
University of Vermont
Farm Bureau
Bureau
Farm Bureau Association
Laura A. Davis
R. D
Chester
Agricultural Extension Service
Powdered borax aids grease removal from woolen gear
An old tip suggests mixing pulverized borax with a quart of Wolung walter and ber to treat grease stains on woolen clothing. The guidance implies practical stain fighting, though the exact solvent or preparation terms are unclear.
Practice Cheerfulness Advice From Earlier Thought
The text urges cheerfulness as a guiding virtue, claiming lifelong cheerfulness enriches aging and youth alike. It contrasts sunshine with gloom, saying time mellowing wine mirrors how early troubles fade, while a cheerful life yields lasting bene fits.
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riucgar—Collon
Vermont Trappers Prosper As Season Prospers In State
Vermont trappers report the season’s best profits with high prices and abundant catches. A trapper notes earning about 200 dollars early in the season. Community events include Bellows Falls Knights of Pythias 25th anniversary and Stowe church unity plans.
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Vermont
Bellows Falls Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Claremont
N. H
H. R. Jacobs
New Hampshire
Maine
Local residents share visits and homecomings across town
Arthur Steenburgy and wife visited in Bakersfield last week. Mrs. Mary G Burroughs spent Saturday at her brother Leon Chase in Noyesville. Lee Gochie visited his parents Mr and Mrs William Gochie last Saturday. Mrs Mildred Sawtelle visited her sister Mrs Florence Gochie last week. Austin Magoon, recently in service in France, has returned from a hospital. Several others report visits and small travels within the community including Dick Brown, Mrs Ida Dow, Mr and Mrs Bearl Revoir and Rev Mr Shaw and daughter Mac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Steenburgy
Bakersfield
Mary G. Burroughs
Leon Chase
Noyesville
Lee Gochie
William Gochie
Mildred Sawtelle
Florence Gochie
Austin Magoon
France
D. H. Smith
Clara Brown
Harvey Way
Earl Regier
Clyde Tucker
Nettie Sternberg
Lillian Blodgett
Raymond
Dick Brown
Ida Dow
Bearl Revoir
A. H. McEwen
Will Clary
Dave Smith
George Belville
Hardwick
Forrest Winchester
Martha Hazelton
Walden
Newport Man Injured at Parker Young Factory
Carl Clifton Grandy of Newport employed as stationary fireman at Parker Young factory in Orleans was injured when a newly installed blow off pipe blew from the boiler striking his left ankle, breaking two bones and delaying him for weeks. He was brought to Newport and taken home on North Avenue.
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Carl Clifton Grandy
Parker & Young
Orleans
Mr. Grandy
Newport
Grandy
North Avenue
Joel Bly
Bay View Street
Baptist Sunday School
E. J. Smith
Goodrich
N. HS
Richford
Carroll Dean Lance Brotherhood
Methodist Church
Board of Trade
W. W. True
Boston
New England Hardware Association
City Club
True
Helen Mitson
Miss Mitson
Fort Williams
Morning Star Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Spear
J. R Akin
Arlington
N. J
Thanksgiving visits dot Monroe and surrounding towns
Local families in Monroe and nearby communities shared Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives in WoodsVille East Barnet Lisbon St Johnsbury Barnet Fitzdale Lyman and Ryegate. Notable mentions include the Beattie Frazer Carter Hinman Nelson and Kimball families along with guests from Boston and St Johnsbury.
Thanksgiving Visitors and Local Notices in St Johnsbury
East Burke and nearby communities share Thanksgiving gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. Lucia, Rose, and Phillips family members visit. Frd? and family celebrate with Rev Angell. Local dinners, travel to Boston for the New England Centenary, new baby Har lace William, and numerous social calls mark the holiday period with many residents hosting and visiting in Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lucia
J. A. Rose
Harry Phillips
St. Johnsbury
Madeline McGill
North Kirby
Fred
Helen
Thayer
Melndoes
J. Q. Angrell
London
G. H. Kittredge
Stasie Phillips
Oak Bluffs
Mass
Oscar Philips
Bert Gauvin
Mattie
Orleans
Phillips
Harry Mathers
Edith and
Olin
Lyndonville
Isaiah Mathers
Harris Jenkins
Speedwell Farms
Lyndon
Hattie Harris
May Harris
Perley Harris
Charrles
J. C. Lucia’s
Cal Frasier
Mabel Vance
Della
Helen Vance
J. P. Stafford’s
Frank Counter
Ray Smith
B. W. Sherburn
A. A. Batchelder
Lynton Center
Rose Root
George L. Eggleston and
Erian
Fot Canaan Center
N. H
R. A. Eggleston
Mr. Eggleston
Charles Gero
Enoch Smith
F. E. Smith
Clarice
Robert Paris
Ruth Gero
Mil
B. A. Amidon
John Stafford
Harvey Horner
Jericho
Ellen Walter
Fred Farmer
Ames Boulrusse
Michel Vance
Campton
Lizzie Hayze
Oscir Beck
Mr. Beck
Edith Farmer
Montpelier Seminary
A. B. Colby
Collins
Red Vilage
Carl Colby
St.Johnsbury
C. E. Freete
Bernhardt Gives 26200 Francs to Aid War Sufferers
Mme Sarah Bernhardt donates 26200 francs to L Union des Arts led by Rachael Boyer to help distressed theatre professionals in France after the war. The piece notes varying fathom lengths used by sailors on warships merchant ships and fishing vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
L'Union Des Arts
Rachael Boyer
France
Walden Ladies Hold Pie Supper For Red Cross and Event Plans
Walden ladies net $24 from a chicken pie supper benefiting the Red Cross. An event by the Marsh Entertainers is set for Thursday evening at Woodman Hall at 8, December 5, under the Walden Ladies Aid. tickets cost 25 and 15 cents and come with good recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden
Red Cross
Marsh
Woodman Hall
Walden Ladies’ Aid
Schoff
Boston
Ralph Lawson
Leon Chase
Heights
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Burlington
Beryl P. Hefflon
O. V. Hefflon
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Windsor County Farm Bureau
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Lewis W. English
Woodstock
Ray Williams
Quebec
Harry Lee
Windsor Treasury
A. ©. Hurd
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Mr. Shaw
Mac
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Robert Beattie
Ruby
Lois
Henry Smith
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Jessie Moore
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G. J. Frazer
Mary Fisher
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Emily Cross
Loren Bailey
Lyman
Leon Jackman
Ruth Carter
Lisbon
Maurice Carter
Charles Farr
Albert Nelson
Nettie Lang
Burnet
Oscar Frazer
Belle Hinman
Emma Aiken
Eugene Hinman
Cecil
East Ryegate
Henry Hinman
Bertha Guild
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Fred Quimby
Ralph Harding
Henry Jellison
Dennis McNamara
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Lawrence Moore
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Charles Kimball
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Lurchin & Lurchin the Quality Jewelers
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J. W. Estabrook
Lal
U.S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
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A. B. Noyes Insurance Agency
Citizens Bank
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